Tag: Global warming
Revamping COP29: Urgent Call to Update UN Climate Summits
The UN climate talks are facing criticism from former UN chief Ban Ki-moon and other veterans of the process. They believe that the current structure of the COP climate summit is no longer effective...
Impact of Melting Glaciers on Economy and Infrastructure
The impact of melting glaciers on the economy and infrastructure is becoming increasingly evident as the Earth's snow and ice regions continue to deteriorate. The consequences of this phenomenon are far-reaching and have already...
Global Warming: UN Warns Chance of Limiting to 1.5C ‘Virtually Zero’
Limiting global warming to 1.5C seems like an almost impossible task based on current trends, the UN's environment body warns. The Emissions Gap Report for this year reveals that greenhouse gas emissions in 2023...
Protecting the Amazon: Mental Exhaustion of Climate Scientists
Climate scientists like Luciana Gatti and Erika Berenguer are facing mental exhaustion due to the ongoing destruction of the Amazon rainforest and the climate crisis. Their work is emotionally taxing, as they witness the...
Reevaluating Air Conditioner Usage Amid Rising Heat Waves
Extraordinary heat waves have swept across Asia, breaking temperature records and raising concerns about the impact of air conditioning on greenhouse gas emissions. As temperatures continue to rise, it is crucial to address the...
Mitigating Methane Emissions from Wetlands to Achieve Climate Goals
Methane emissions from wetlands have been on the rise in recent years, despite efforts to reduce human sources of the potent greenhouse gas. While much attention has been focused on cutting emissions from fossil...